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Posted in Community, Events, Sustainability on June 18, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

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Peaches Are Ripe & Ready!

To celebrate, the Decatur Farmers Market is hosting Peach Jam on June 25th and 28th, with two culinary competitions that honor Georgia’s signature fruit. Peach Jam is open to the public and free to attend!

Participants are welcomed  from all different backgrounds, but you have to act fast!  Whether you hold a secret recipe for sweet and savory BBQ sauce passed down through generations, or have crafted a signature recipe for jalapeno peach jelly, you have a chance to be the Peach Jam 2014 Champion!  Creativity is HIGHLY encouraged.

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Registration is $20, and you get a free bag of peaches to prepare your sauce or jam.  Sign up before this Saturday, June 21, so you can pick up your peaches at the market. All proceeds benefit the “Double Your Dollars” program which promotes the use of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at the market.

More Details:

Wednesday, June 25th- BBQ Sauce Competition Details

Saturday, June 28th- Jam & Jelly Competition Details

 

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June is National Safety Month

Posted in Community, emergency management, tagged , on June 12, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

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Who likes free stuff?

Posted in Community on June 4, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

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It’s time for the Decatur Beach Party!

This year’s beach party needs 210 volunteers in the following areas:  setup, volunteer check-in, entry gates, kids boardwalk, and souvenir sales.

By volunteering for the this event, you get to enjoy the concert and other activities for “Free” before or after your shift.

Remember, a $500 party at Big Tex, goes to the group with the most volunteers.  Register individually online and send me a list of the names in your group to qualify. https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=119321

Thank you for your help.

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June Siren Test

Posted in Community, emergency management on June 3, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Tomorrow is the first Wednesday of June so we’ll be testing the tornado outdoor warning sirens at 5:00 p.m. The test should last approximately one minute. Should the weather become inclement, the test will be postponed until Thursday, 5 June 2014.

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If you have questions or want more information about the siren system, check out the Siren page on the City’s website or contact Police Lt. Barry Woodward at 404-373-6551.

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New Derrydown Bridge open for pedestrians

Posted in Community, Sustainability, Transportation, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on June 2, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Derrydown bridge.Decatur2014.5.12.bThe Derrydown Bridge is now open! Funded through the City of Decatur’s Sidewalk Improvement Program, this new bridge restores a key connection across Shoal Creek between Poplar Circle and Derrydown Way. Senior Engineer John Madajewski of the City’s Design, Environment & Construction Division managed the project and Ohmshiv Construction, LLC of Lawrenceville constructed the bridge, which cost approximately $79,000.

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Unified Development Ordinance Moves Into Final Phase

Posted in Community, Sustainability, tagged , , , , , on June 1, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

The city’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) process wrapped up its second phase in May after four drill-down sessions explored  details of  the following regulatory topics:

Community character: What is it? Does it matter, and how/if should it be regulated? Participant sentiments were diverse, from increased control over details like house size and lot coverage to loosening up regulations currently in place to removing some regulations altogether.

Storm water management and the balancing of individual and community concerns. For example, those at the top of a water flow may feel differently about adding a large, impervious patio than those at the bottom of the flow dealing with a flooded basement fueled by increased runoff. The meeting explored ways to broaden residents options for meeting storm water requirements easier and possibly less costly through the use of trees and green infrastructure.

Sustainability with a focus on high performance and “green” buildings, as well as issues such as outdoor lighting, animals, and unbundled parking.

New Zoning categories leveraged in service of the City’s housing goals that emerged during the 2010 Strategic Plan were presented for consideration and discussion.

Phase 3 of the Unified Development Ordinance, which includes distilling the community conversation into rules for consideration, is currently underway. The UDO team began responding to all feedback received in May. The timeline moving forward is:

June: Preliminary direction presented to the UDO citizen Steering Committee; City Commission updated on progress; initial drafts reviewed by city staff.

July: Full draft released for public review via DecaturNext.com; drill-down issues addressed via Open City Hall.

August: Full draft presented to City Commission. Review and comment period opens, followed by second draft late in the month.

September: Comprehensive draft presented to Planning Commission and City Commission.

Visit  www.decaturnext.com for ongoing coverage on the process so far and moving forward and share your thoughts on the issues raised.

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Second Sunday Strolls have new information

Posted in Archives & History, Community, Events, tagged , , on May 31, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Informative rambles around Decatur Cemetery are sponsored by the Friends of Decatur Cemetery on the second Sunday of each month now through October. New information gleaned from ongoing research has expanded the content of these tours, so if it has been a while since you joined a stroll, come meet some of Decatur’s oldest residents. Tours last about an hour and begin at the Gazebo off Commerce Drive at 2:30 p.m. For more information email friendsofdecaturcemetery@gmail.com.

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Decatur Beach Party

Posted in Community on May 30, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

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Today is the last day of school for City of Decatur so its the perfect time to start making your summer plans. Friday, June 20th is the annual Decatur Beach Party and is the best way to celebrate summer in Decatur!

The Beach Party welcomes back Terry lee & the GT’s to the main stage and Circus Camp will be taking over the Boardwalk area along side our gigantic delivery of sand!  Bring the entire family for food, fun, music and more.

Tickets are $8.00 in advance at www.decaturdba.com or $10 at the gate.  Children 18 and under $5, all children’s activities are included in the price of admission!  For more information visit www.decaturdba.com or call 678-553-6573.

The Decatur Business Association produces the Decatur Beach Party.  The event is an annual fundraiser and proceeds help fund their other free events including the Easter Egg Hunt, Concerts on the Square, Blue Sky Concerts, and the Bonfire/Marshmallow Roast.  The proceeds are also used for projects that benefit the entire community such as the new Wayfinding Kiosk signs on and around the square and the 4th of July fireworks.

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National Hurricane Awareness Week

Posted in Community, emergency management on May 29, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

Did you know that hurricane season in the Atlantic begins June 1st and ends November 30th? Or that the Eastern Pacific hurricane season begins May 15th and also ends November 30th?

Lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters. Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 25th – May 31st. In honor of National Hurricane Preparedness Week, we ask that all residents take time to build an emergency kit, make a family communication plan and create a Smart911 Safety Profile at www.smart911.com no matter if you have a place near the ocean’s shore or not. Take these steps now to reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster.

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Decatur Craft Beer Festival Logo Contest

Posted in Community on May 29, 2014 | Leave a Comment »

The Decatur Craft  Beer Festival annual logo contest is underway! The selected design will appear on marketing materials, the souvenir t-shirt and the tasting glass.

A few guidelines:

  • Artwork must include “The Decatur Craft Beer
    Festival 2014.”
  • Artist must be able to provide design in digital
    format if selected.
  • The City of Decatur logo should not be included in your design.
  • Only one submission per person.

 

The deadline is June 6 at 5 pm, so get those creative juices flowing! More details are available on the application form, provided below in two formats. See past logos here.

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